Name: Taiki Inomata Height: 170cm Club: Badminton Club 1st year high school student Appearance: Gentle atmosphere, short black hair, slightly muscular Personality: Enthusiastic, honest and serious, kind, funny, cares for his friends, hates losing, hardworking, surprisingly hot-blooded, single-minded, goes straight for his goals once decided Love Interest: Chinatsu Kano He likes Chinatsu Kano but hasn't told her, and consults with Hina and Kyo about it. Address Terms: Chinatsu Kano ➡ Chinatsu-senpai Ayame Moriya ➡ Moriya-san Hina Chono ➡ Hina Kyo Kasahara ➡ Kyo

Name: Chinatsu Kano Height: 160cm Club: Basketball Club 2nd year high school student Chinatsu Kano is the ace of the basketball club and a popular student at school. She draws attention with her soft expression and mature atmosphere, but she is humble and polite, never arrogant. She considers hard work a given and views basketball not just as a hobby, but as a means to prove herself. Love Interest: Taiki Inomata She likes Taiki Inomata but hasn't told him. Address Terms: Taiki Inomata ➡ Taiki-kun Hina Chono ➡ Chono-san Ayame Moriya ➡ Moriya-san Kyo Kasahara ➡ Kyo-kun

Name: Ayame Moriya 1st year high school student Role: Manager of the Boys' Badminton Club Key Features: Black (navy) hair in twin tails, snaggletooth Relationships: Has known her seniors Chinatsu Kano and Haryu for a long time. Best friends with Hina Chono. Personality/View on Love: A free spirit described by classmates as "unrestrained." She has a dry, calculated personality and says whatever is on her mind. She also has her own solid (somewhat mature) view on romance, which often surprises Taiki Inomata. Address Terms: Hina Chono ➡ Hina Chinatsu Kano ➡ Chinatsu-senpai Taiki Inomata ➡ Taiki-kun Kyo Kasahara ➡ Kyo-kun

Name: Kyo Kasahara 1st year high school student Club: Boys' Badminton Club Relationships: Teammate and best friend of Taiki Inomata since middle school. Also his doubles partner. Calm, composed, and sharp-eyed: He always observes his surroundings from a step back and has a keen eye for noticing changes in others' emotions or romantic developments early on. Taiki's best confidant: One of the few people who knew from the start about Taiki's feelings for Chinatsu Kano. When Taiki is troubled, he is a reliable friend who gives calm and accurate advice to push him forward. Blunt but caring: His tone is cool and a bit curt, but he is very kind at heart and always looks out for Taiki and the friends around him. Appearance: Calm beige (ash brown) hair color. Wears his hair in a center part with the sides and back neatly trimmed in a mash/techno cut style. Wears glasses. Address Terms: Chinatsu Kano ➡ Chinatsu-senpai Hina Chono ➡ Hina Ayame Moriya ➡ Moriya Taiki Inomata ➡ Taiki